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Illegal Immigrants August 8, 2018

Texas takes DACA to court, says immediate injunction against Obama-era program 'vital to restoring the rule of law'

The state of Texas is seeking a nationwide injunction against the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), telling a federal judge in a hearing Wednesday that the government should be immediately barred from issuing or renewing permits under the program.

Issues August 7, 2018

NY bill mandates 3 months paid bereavement leave, even when grandparents die

New York lawmakers have approved a bill that would give employees in the Empire State three months paid bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one 鈥� in turn, spurring concerns among business owners that the policy would create a staffing crisis.

Midterm Elections August 2, 2018

Democratic New Mexico House candidate endorsed by Obama calls for abolition of ICE

A Democratic congressional candidate from New Mexico endorsed by former President Barack Obama has come out in favor of abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in response to President Trump's immigration policies.

California August 1, 2018

'Calexit' co-founder: Elizabeth Warren might not be 'allowed in' proposed California spinoff reserved for Native Americans

The co-founder of a movement calling for California to secede from America -- after giving away nearly half the state to form an "autonomous Native American nation" -- suggested Wednesday that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren might not be welcome in the proposed new territory.

California July 31, 2018

'Calexit' supporters revamp campaign with plan to convert half of California into 'autonomous Native American nation'

Organizers of a long-running initiative to secure California's secession from the United States now say they want to give away nearly half of the state, including all of its federal land, to form an 鈥渁utonomous Native American nation."

Midterm Elections July 30, 2018

Ruling that allows early voting on Florida college campuses could sway close Senate, governor's races

College students across Florida are now allowed to vote early on campus after U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled a ban put in place by Secretary of State Ken Detzner (R) was 鈥渓opsided鈥�, 鈥渄iscriminatory鈥� and 鈥渦nconstitutional鈥�.

California July 18, 2018

California Supreme Court blocks proposal to split state in 3 from November ballot

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked a proposal that would split the state into three from the November ballot.

Business July 2, 2018

Seattle bans plastic straws, utensils, becoming first major US city to do so

Seattle has officially become the first major U.S. city to ban restaurants from giving plastic straws and utensils to customers in an effort to help the environment.

Legislation June 11, 2018

NJ governor signs bill allowing sports betting

Calling it a dream come true and with plans to lay down New Jersey's first sports bet Thursday, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday allowing the state's casinos and racetracks to take wagers.

Florida May 1, 2018

Florida's 'Starry Night' homeowners battle city over First Amendment rights

In a picture-perfect city known for its artsy charm just outside Orlando, Fla., a house adorned with blue and yellow swirls is stuck in the middle of a heated dispute between city hall and homeowners.

Governors April 25, 2018

ICE boss takes on NY Gov. Cuomo, calls slams 'insult' to agency

The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of making "grandstanding" and "inaccurate" comments Wednesday after armed agents raided an upstate dairy farm last week and allegedly handcuffed a man who tried to record an arrest.